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Enabling is any behaviour that removes the consequences of addiction, thereby making it easier for the addict to continue to use drugs.   There is a multitude of ways, some quite common, that people enable their loved one who is enslaved to drugs. Take this simple quiz to see if you are enabling or are…

I am an addict. I need help. Don’t allow me to lie to you and accept it for the truth, for in so doing, you encourage me to lie. The truth may be painful but get at it. Don’t let me outsmart you. This only teaches me to avoid responsibility and to loose respect for…

If someone you know has a problem with alcohol or other drugs: Accept the person has a problem which needs attention. Don’t try to talk to him/her about your concerns when they are under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Don’t cover up or make excuses for the mistakes they make when they are intoxicated. At every…

Open and honest communication is almost always the best policy. Listening is the most useful communication skill. Try not to be judgmental, accusatory or emotional. Defer communication if you are not calm. Acceptance is not the same as approval. Just because you are not kicking them out of the family home, does not mean that…